Joel Foster is a Multimedia Journalist at KGUN9.
TUCSON, Ariz. — An alarming rise in incidents involving drugs and homelessness is causing significant problems for businesses on Tucson’s east side, near Pima Street and Tanque Verde Road.
Dr. Jeff Vendsel, who has run Advanced Chiropractic in the area for ten years, describes a disturbing shift over the past few months. At a nearby plaza, Integrity Treatment Solutions has experienced similar problems in recent years. Co-owner David Krepp described having security cameras stolen twice and their company van repeatedly vandalized.
Both business owners expressed compassion for the homeless population and acknowledge that homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness are intractable problems impacting many of the areas of the city. “As an individual, you can only do so much,” Vendsel said. “And as an individual, you can only take so much.”“I respect and support the police department,” he said. “I just kind of hope maybe they can maybe put more focus on this area.”
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